Park Equipment Mechanic I (Open Until Filled)

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Recruitment may close at any time.

Join the General Services Department and start a rewarding career as a Park Equipment Mechanic!

The General Services Department is excited to announce a career opportunity for motivated individuals eager to learn and grow in their career. The Park Equipment Mechanic I position is the entry level role in our Park Equipment Mechanic series. This position provides a clear pathway for career advancement, with the opportunity to promote to Park Equipment Mechanic II after one year of satisfactory performance.

Park Equipment Mechanic I/II positions are flexibly staffed. Incumbents are expected to progress to the experienced level of Park Equipment Mechanic II with appropriate training, experience, and satisfactory performance (salary range $4,954-$6,023). This classification is distinguished from the Park Equipment Mechanic II in that the latter functions at the journey level and independently performs maintenance and repair of parks and grounds equipment.

The Park Equipment Mechanic I performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of parks and grounds equipment. Duties include small engine and electrical repairs, tune ups, tire changes, fluid checks, belt replacements, and other standard servicing tasks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, servicing lawn mowers, edgers, sweepers, sod cutters, and power equipment; conducting inspections to diagnose issues; replacing mower blades; maintaining service logs; and assisting with complex repairs as needed.

Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure placement on the eligible list.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

AND

One (1) year of experience in the maintenance, service and repair of parks and grounds maintenance and non-automotive equipment; or small non-automotive construction or powersports equipment.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Eligibles certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Selection Process

The selection process may consist of a job-related written examination which may be conducted online and weighted 100% of your score in determining your eligibility and placement on the eligible list.

The written examination is designed to assess a candidate's knowledge in the following areas: the ability to perform minor maintenance, service, and repair on parks and grounds equipment and knowledge of the methods, materials, techniques, parts, tools, and standard practice of the mechanics' trade; safety policies and safe work practices used in the repair/maintenance of parks and grounds equipment.

The Written Examination date is to be determined.